So Im upgrading my decals next week and need to remove the old ones. Anyone have any advice?

04-15-2013, 08:51 PM

NCSUmoomba

Definitely use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften up the adhesive.

04-15-2013, 09:55 PM

jmvotto

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Originally Posted by NCSUmoomba

Definitely use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften up the adhesive.

times two, start with hair dryer, or heat gun on low.

04-16-2013, 09:04 AM

eblom

+3 hair dryer to get the decal off... then some acetate to clean off the sticky residue...

04-16-2013, 11:54 AM

kaneboats

Get some spray on goof off and be prepared to take some time to get all the sticky off. I used a hair dryer though and probably should have found a heat gun.

05-14-2013, 01:56 PM

motosno963

i used a hair dryer and a plastic razor blade

05-14-2013, 02:39 PM

newty

Re: Removing Decals

M.E.K. is a great solvent you can find in the paint section of any store. Works great on gel coat. Just remember to put a good coat of wax on after you clean the residue, but before you put the new decals on.

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05-14-2013, 11:11 PM

tgoody14

Removing Decals

Depends on how much sun your boat has seen on the decals....
My 08 LSV was on a slip year round since new and the drivers side saw the sunrise every morning, other side never unless out of the slip...
I removed my decals couple weeks ago and the passenger side came off in one pull using a hair dryer and my fingernail. Took a total of 10 minutes, taking my time!!! I was excited!!! Went around to the drivers side.... 3 hours later I was only halfway done and my hands/fingers were toast!!! I sprayed goo gone on it and let it sit over night and finished it up the next day, which wasn't any easier... Just giving you a heads up if yours has seen a lot of sun!
Also I read acetone will eat the gel coat in the long run so maybe steer clear of that and if you have a local car store you may go buy a 3M adhesive removal wheel that attaches to a cordless drill to make the job a little faster if you decals have seen a lot of sun!!!

05-14-2013, 11:15 PM

tgoody14

Removing Decals

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Originally Posted by redmondson

So Im upgrading my decals next week and need to remove the old ones. Anyone have any advice?